George Michael coin revealed inn Royal Mint’s new collectables

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A collectable coin celebrating George Michael has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.

The coin options the singer-songwriter’s signature look from his debut solo album Faith.

It is the newest within the Mint’s Music Legends sequence, following David Bowie, Sir Elton John and Queen.

Designed by artist and sculptor Sandra Deiana, the new collectable coin portrays a headshot of Michael sporting his trademark sun shades and an engraving of the chorus of Faith. The colors black and pink function on a collection of the cash.

The Mint mentioned the coin has been formally accredited by Michael’s property.

Its launch follows the current celebrations over Wham!’s single Last Christmas topping the UK charts, 39 years after its preliminary launch.

The festive observe made historical past after it accomplished the longest journey to the Christmas primary, in line with the Official Charts Company.

It was launched in 1984 and was crushed to primary by Band Aid’s charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas? which featured Michael, amongst a bunch of different singers.

Ms Deiana mentioned: “From the beginning of the project, I was clear about certain elements that I wanted to incorporate into the design. I wanted a detailed portrait that captured his charismatic expression – I was particularly thinking of his iconic sunglasses.

“It’s amazing to be able to pay tribute to his music and what you see in the design is truly a piece of George Michael’s song.”

Rebecca Morgan, director of collector providers on the Royal Mint mentioned: “From his debut with Wham! to becoming one of the bestselling solo musicians of all time, George Michael is a global superstar whose work has inspired and influenced generations with his music and his unique style.

“Loved by millions of fans worldwide, we are delighted to be introducing an official UK coin celebrating his life and legacy.”

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The collectable cash shall be out there to buy from the Royal Mint’s web site from 9am on Monday.

Prices for the cash begin from £15.50 for a £5 denomination sensible uncirculated coin, with a color model out there for £24.50.

A 2oz gold coin, with a denomination of £200, is accessible for £5,305.

Michael died on Christmas Day in 2016, aged 53. He has been remembered for his philanthropy in addition to his musical expertise as one of many best-selling musicians of all time, with quite a few tales of his compassion, kindness and generosity having emerged.

He rose to fame within the Eighties as a member of Wham!, which shaped after Michael and Andrew Ridgeley met at Bushey Meads School in Hertfordshire.

They launched their debut album Fantastic in 1983 and determined to bow out on the prime, staging a farewell gig at London’s Wembley Stadium on in 1986.

A press release from George Michael Entertainment mentioned: “On behalf of George Michael, we are deeply honoured that the Royal Mint is paying tribute to him by creating a series of beautifully crafted coins. He would have been enormously proud and genuinely touched that a national institution should have decided to pay tribute to his memory in this way.”